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Swiss

Results: 2022 Swiss National Championships

November 23, 2022
Brass Band Treize Etoiles break the Valaisia grip to reclaim the Swiss National title in Montreux as section victories go to Emmental, Kirchenmusik Fluhli, Berner Oberland Junior, Gurbetal and Entlebucher Jugend Brass Band.


Perth

Perth ready for Scottish Open weekend

November 23, 2022
Two days of great music making and cross border battles as bands head to Perth for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships.


Kippax

Hobbins takes baton at Kippax

November 23, 2022
Alan Hobbins becomes the new MD at Kippax Band.


Black Dyke

Sage stuffing of great music...

November 23, 2022
A festive mixture of star euphonium players, Black Dyke and friends and a special plum pudding from PLC is on offer at Sage Gateshead on 4th December.


Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe offer free youth workshop

November 23, 2022
There is a great early Christmas prezzie to be had for free for young players thanks to the stars at Grimethorpe Colliery Band


Five LAKES

Report & Results: 2022 US Open Brass Band Championships

November 23, 2022
Five Lakes Silver deliver the classically inspired entertainment balance to claim US Open title.


cHRSITMAS

The Big Give to help future generations

November 23, 2022
BBE's Brass Foundations team aim to help raise funds to carry on inspirational work.


winner

Imaginative Excursion claims BrookWright Composition prize

November 23, 2022
Christopher Cook's imaginative, colourful and thoroughly engaging new work takes the honours in the BrookWright International Brass Band Composer Competition.


cooperation band

cooperation look for Scottish Open triumph

November 23, 2022
the cooperation band will look to claim its first Scottish Open title since 2013 in Perth on the weekend.


Wales

Cory inspire Welsh in World Cup

November 23, 2022
The sound of the Cory Band backing thousands of emotional Welsh fans has already made its mark on the World Cup — with hopefully a few more encores to come...


Hepworth

Hepworth aim for Scottish Open Groundhog Day

November 23, 2022
A great bit of sponsorship could be just the right owmen for Hepworth Band as they look to regain the Scottish Open title they last won in 2004.


Audley Brass

A local band for local people...

November 23, 2022
Audley Brass will open its doors to its local community to offer a warm welcome and the chance to find out more about their band.


GBBA

Variety on show in Gloucester

November 23, 2022
The GBBA own choice march and test piece contest takes place this weekend in Quedgeley in Gloucester.


Brass in Concert

Report & Result: 2022 Brass in Concert Championship

November 19, 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick tangos to victory for the first time since 2007 at the 45th Brass in Concert Sage, Gateshead.


Brass in Concert

Final countdown to Brass in Concert Championship

November 18, 2022
The clock is ticking towards the starting time for the entertainers to take to the stage — make sure you book your seats at Sage Gateshead or at home.


sWISS nATIONALS

Swiss prepare for National challenge

November 18, 2022
There will be national pride at stake in Montreux this weekend as Swiss bands battle for titles.


Bradford

New principal lead at City of Bradford

November 18, 2022
Talented student Adam Scaife has become the new principal cornet of City of Bradford Band.


Tredeagr

Tredegar pick up a penguin for BiC weekend .

November 18, 2022
From the Proms in London to the penguins of Antarctica via the Sage Gateshead and a premiere trip to Durham for Ian Porthouse and his band this weekend.


aDAM gOLDSMITH

Grammy nomination for Goldsmith

November 17, 2022
Producer Adam Goldsmith will be leading the brass band coverage this weekend at Brass in Concert, but a Grammy nomination for a classical music CD he produced is the latest accolade.


Black Dyke

Black Dyke awards for Hand and Binns

November 17, 2022
The Queensbury band's main annual awards are presented to Gareth Hand and Stephanie Binns.


Bare necessities

Bare Necessities in place for Brass in Concert

November 17, 2022
A great education outreach scheme will be on show at Sage Gateshead on Friday — highlighting the championships commitment to the next generation of performers.


GUSGreen

GUS go green for BIC and the planet

November 17, 2022
The GUS Band will be looking for an environmentally friendly outcome to all their future concert and contest appearances — starting at Brass in Concert this weekend.


Friary

Friary television media warm up for Brass in Concert

November 17, 2022
Friary Brass got an extra bit of high profile media exposure ahead of their Brass in Concert appearance this weekend.


Longide

New trio heads to Longridge

November 17, 2022
The Bolsover Entertainment Champion welcomes three new signings.


Thumns up

New status boost for National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain

November 17, 2022
The outstanding work of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been recognised with National Youth Music Organisation status from Arts Council England.




Phiip Wilby

Dobcross Wilby ready for Cheltenham

September 5 • A visit from Prof Philip Wilby to a recent Dobcross Silver Band rehearsal has given everyone a musical boost ahead of their National challenge.


Simon Johnson

Johnson takes principal lead at LSO

September 5 • Former Williams Fairey solo trombonist Simon Johnson has been appointed principal trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra.


Bon Accord Youth

Youthful future assured at Bon Accord

September 5 • Fantastic outreach work sees a new youth band set up by Bon Accord Silver Band.


Birmingham Citadel Band

Citadel welcome to the British Open

September 5 • The Birmingham Citadel Band will offer a warm musical welcome to the 171st British Open Championship on Saturday.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Crewe Brass

September 5 • We are looking for FLUGEL player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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